Spartina pectinata

Prairie Cord Grass

Medium green foliage. Prefers moist soils, tolerant of a wide wide range. Salt tolerant. Effective for removing impurities from water.

  • Height: 4' – 6'
  • Width: 4' – 6'
  • Soil Conditions: Moist
  • Flower Color: Brown
  • Bloom Time: July, August
  • Hardiness Zone: 3 To 9
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  • Plant Characteristics

  • Attributes

    • Fall Color
    • Rain Garden Shade
    • Rain Garden Sun
    • Drought Tolerant
    • Salt Tolerant
  • Attracts Wildlife

    • Attracts Wildlife
    • Attracts Butterflies
  • Critter Resistance

    • Deer Resistant
  • Plant Habit

    • Upright
  • Light Conditions

    • Sun to Part Shade
  • Native Plant Community

    • Wet Prairie
    • Mesis Prairie
    • Wet Woodland
  • Flower Color

    • Brown
  • Flower Hue

    • Light
  • Flower Type

    • Spike
  • Flower Height

    • 6" to 8"
  • Foliage Color

    • Green
  • Leaf Texture

    • Medium
  • Flower Form

    • Single
  • Flower Size

    • 1/4" or Less
  • Soil Moisture

    • Moist
  • Prune Time

    • April
  • Growth Rate

    • Fast
  • Origin

    • 90 Miles From Mg
  • Divide

    • Every Five Years or Longer